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Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Supervisory Park Ranger. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Sonora, California Responsibilities As a Supervisory Park Ranger with the California-Great Basin Region, duties and responsibilities include (but not limited to): Directing the work of seasonal, temporary, and permanent park ranger employees. Conducting safety inspections of all recreation facilities and concession areas and resolving deficiencies. Facilitating ongoing training and support for supervised ranger staff. Planning and implementing various program objectives in relation to resource management, recreation, interpretation, concessions management, and visitor services. Performing other duties as assigned within this classification. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit proof of eligibility documents for veterans' consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit copies of your college transcripts to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license. Failure to maintain a valid driver's license may result in removal from the position. You will be required to wear the Reclamation issued uniform while performing duties. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination conducted by an agency-approved licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency. Must possess or be able to obtain certification as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR)/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). May be required to work evenings and/or weekends depending on the needs of the project to which the employee is assigned. Temporary duty (TDY) or overnight business travel may be required up to 10% of the time. This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive LOW-RISK position and requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. This is a condition of employment. Who May Apply: Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive) Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Department of the Interior Employees (Competitive) Department of the Interior Employees (Non-Competitive) Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the examining HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirements - this information must be clearly supported in your resume. To qualify for the GS-11: You must possess one year of specialized experience that is comparable in scope and complexity to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal civil service. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following in relation to the management of parks and recreation areas and the conservation of natural and cultural resources: Planning, administering and/or evaluating objectives for two or more program areas (i.e., concessions, interpretation, recreation, resource management, visitor services); Coordinating and prioritizing work assignments for other rangers; Developing training materials; Providing technical guidance to junior rangers on the implementation and utilization of interpretive program materials. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level in the Federal civil service (GS-9). You could otherwise qualify on the basis of education if you have completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field related to the occupation, such as natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, park and recreation management; law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, or sociology. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts with your application if electing to qualify based on education alone. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees who have a break in service of less than one year are required to meet the Time-in-Grade restriction of one year at the next lower-grade in the federal civil service, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade restrictions, by 01/24/2025. Education This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-11 grade level. You must submit legible copies of your college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated as not qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer. Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information. Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. You may be required to serve an initial supervisory probation period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework with supervisory approval. Direct deposit enrollment is required. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For more information, visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a LOW-RISK position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current. This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after 12/31/1959: You must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that you are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.